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Julia C. Evans
May 31, 2018
Julia C. Evans, 85, of Syracuse passed away on Thursday peacefully after a long illness. Julia was born on June 23, 1932 daughter of the late Daniel and Adele Evans. Julia had a career working in senior housing and did volunteer work for Syracuse Habitat for Humanity. She enjoyed sewing, traveling and gardening.Julia is survived by her sons, Robert N....
John R. Kopf
May 31, 2018
John R. Kopf, 5/23/42 to 5/27/18 passed peacefully in his sleep. From a protective childhood to a lonely and nearly forgotten old age, he was finally released from his suffering. He outlived nearly all who loved him. He is survived by his brother, Charles E. Kopf, niece Heidi Angus and nephew, Charles W. Kopf. May our prayers speed him to...
Kelly J. Devore
May 29, 2018
Kelly J. DeVore, 53, of C. Square, passed away on Tuesday. He is survived by a brother, Russell DeVore and sister, Valerie Roy. In accordance with Kelly's wishes, no services will be held.
Lawrence E Devine
May 28, 2018
Lawrence E. Devine, 87, of Pine City, NY, died on Monday May 28, 2018. Lawrence was the son of Claude R. and Minnie Conklin Devine. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his brothers Claude R. Devine, Jr., Richard Devine, sisters, Wilma Wilson & Claudia Cook.Lawrence is survived by his sons, Don E. Devine, David K. Devine, daughter,...
Joseph Clair Macvittie
May 28, 2018
Joseph MacVittie, 92, of North Syracuse, passed away May 28, 2018. Joseph was born in Niagara Falls, New York on August 25, 1925 to the late Roy and Ruth MacVittie. Joseph served in WWII with the U.S Navy on the USS Yorktown and was very proud of his country. He was honored to go on the honor flight to Washington...
Ellen Searles
May 26, 2018
Ellen Searles, 65, of Cicero, passed away May 26, 2018. Ellen was born in Syracuse, New York on June 5, 1952 to the late Norbert and Elvira Stauss. Ellen retired from Laboratory Alliance of CNY. In her free time she was an avid gardener, loved woodworking, home improvement projects, and spending time at her camp in Snowbird Lake. She was...
Dorothy K. Bailey
May 25, 2018
Dorothy K. Bailey, 87, of West Drive, Auburn, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Auburn Community Hospital.Mrs. Bailey was born in Larchmont, New York on May 12, 1931 to the late Richard and Blanche Kull. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 65 years, James E. Bailey of Auburn; sons, Keith...
John Delooze
May 25, 2018
John DeLooze, 69, of Cicero passed away Friday morning at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Eda of 44 years; his three children Peter, Thaidra, and Desiree; seven grandchildren; and a great- granddaughter. After retiring from 37 years at Syracuse China, John enjoyed toiling around his yard. He loved a good bonfire with good...
Barbara H. Roberts
May 24, 2018
Barbara H. Roberts, 84, of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday surrounded by her family. She grew up in North Syracuse and attended Main Street School. Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Merritt Roberts in 1949. They were married for 68 years until his passing in 2017. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed writing poems, singing and...
Barbara J. (Laskowski) Bell
May 24, 2018
Barbara J. Bell, 60, of Syracuse, passed away on Thursday at her home with loving family by her side. Barbara was born on August 10, 1957 the daughter of Joseph and Mary Ann Laskowski. She was a member of the General Pulaski Auxiliary Post 1650 for over 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, watching cartoons and she was an avid...
Linda M. Hughes
May 23, 2018
Linda M. Hughes, 70, of Mattydale, passed away on Wednesday. Born in Syracuse to the late Lewis and Virginia Hughes. She attended Liverpool High School, and graduated in 1966. Linda went onto to work for Mony which later became Axa for 43 years until her retirement in 2012. She was an avid reader, enjoyed puzzles and bingo. Linda is survived...
Lawrence J. Reilly Sr.
May 23, 2018
Lawrence John Reilly Sr., retired US Navy Master Chief Gunner's Mate and combat veteran of World War II and Vietnam, died on Wednesday, May 23rd, at the age of 93. Affectionately known as Pop to his family and as Chief Dad to his younger Navy shipmates, he is survived by four of his five children, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and...
Roud "Angel" Sweiha-Aziz
May 23, 2018
Roud "Angel" Sweiha-Aziz, 82, of Baldwinsville, passed away May 23, 2018. Angel was born in Cairo, Egypt, on March 25, 1936. She is predeceased by her Husband of 55 years, Adly Aziz. She is survived by her Sons, Nabil (Julie) Aziz and Nadir Aziz; Grandchildren, Joseph, Angela (Ryan), Steven, Emily and Great Granddaughter Adeline. A funeral service will be held...
Norma Bickford
May 23, 2018
Norma Bickford, 86, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 23, 2018. Norma was born in Syracuse, New York on December 17, 1931 to the late Arthur and Toddy Scofield. Norma retired from East Syracuse Minoa School District. She was a member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her...
Anthony J. Prince Jr.
May 22, 2018
Anthony J. Prince, Jr, 53 of Cicero, passed away May 22, 2018. Anthony (Tony) graduated from Liverpool High School He loved golf and cooking, and to teach others to cook in his many respected years in the restaurant business. He is predeceased by his father Anthony (Nino) and survived by his mother Linda, companion Serena Commisso, son Brian (Kerri) Prince,...
Barbara "Buttons" Van Vliet
May 22, 2018
Barbara, "Buttons" Van Vliet, 81, of Short Hills, NJ and Syracuse, NY, died peacefully at home on May 22, succumbing to cancer a year after diagnosis.Barbara was born and raised by Mildred and George Miller in Highland Park, NJ where her charisma charmed everyone she met. As a young person, Barbara was passionate about theatre and travel, and pursued these...
Gregory Furco, Sr.
May 21, 2018
Gregory A. "Chef" Furco, Sr., 79, of Syracuse, went home to be with the Lord on Monday. Born in Syracuse to the late Gregorio and Rosa Furco. He served as Chef in the U.S. Air Force in the 42nd Food Service Squadron. After leaving the Air Force, he continued to serve the Lord; as well as, people through his culinary...
Lucy Akins
May 19, 2018
Lucy Akins, 77, of Liverpool passed away May 19, 2018. Lucy was born in Manhattan, New York on October 12, 1940 to the late Rudolph and Chaney Winslow. She attended the Jane Addams high school and studied nursing. Lucy worked as a practical nurse at Harlem Hospital; as well as, General Electric, and retired from Napa Auto parts where she...
William G. Johnson
May 18, 2018
William (Bill) Grey Johnson, Jr., 90 of North Syracuse, passed away on Friday at Menorah Park. He was born in Beckley, WV, and grew up on a farm in southwestern Virginia near Covington. Following high school, he served in the US Navy, during WW II as an Electrical Technician. After his Naval Service, Bill enrolled in West Virginia University and...
Donald J. Wells
May 17, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald J. Wells announces his passing after a brief illness on May 17, 2018. According to Don, his lifetime of 88 years was a very good run. Don was predeceased by his loving wife Mary Barbara and his oldest daughter Donna. He will be remembered by his four children and their...
